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Jennifer Franck

Jennifer Franck

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Prof. Franck’s research interests are in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), both in the development of new computational tools and utilizing these tools to investigate the dynamics and physics of unsteady, turbulent flows. Her lab is interested in fundamental fluid mechanics as well as engineering applications in aerodynamic flow control, wind/tidal energy, propulsion or flapping flight.

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Contact

527, Engineering Research Building
1500 Engineering Dr
Madison, WI
p: (608) 263-2562

Professor Jennifer Franck, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • PhD 2009, California Institute of Technology
  • MS 2004, California Institute of Technology
  • BS 2003, University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science

  • computational fluid dynamics
  • unsteady fluid mechanics
  • turbulent flows
  • wind and tidal energy
  • aerodynamics
  • flow control
  • propulsion
  • fluid-structure interaction

  • 2023 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Exceptional Service Support Program Award
  • 2023 National Science Foundation, NSF CAREER Award
  • 2021 ONR, Summer Faculty Research Fellowship
  • 2019 College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, LEED Scholars Faculty Honoree
  • 2018 ONR, Summer Faculty Research Fellowship
  • 2017 Brown University, Karen T. Romer Prize for Undergraduate Mentoring and Advising
  • 2017 School of Engineering, Brown University, Tau Beta Pi Dedicated Faculty Award
  • 2015 Brown University, Junior Faculty Teaching Fellow
  • 2015 Brown University, Teaching with Technology Model Course Award
  • 2009 National Science Foundation, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • 2003 National Science Foundation, Graduate Fellowship

  • Handy-Cardenas, E., Yan, B., Franck, J., & Breuer, K. (2024). Dynamic Response of a Free-flying Airfoil to Prescribed Vortex Gusts. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Athair, A., Consing, C., Franck, J., & Williams, O. (2024). Experimental Investigation of Geometric and Virtual Camber on Cross-Flow Turbine Performance and Loading. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Fercak, O., Sadek, Z., Dunt, T., Murphy, C., Franck, J., & Cal, R. (2024). Flow Structure Dynamics of Undulated Cylinder Array Configurations. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Yan, B., Handy-Cardenas, E., Breuer, K., & Franck, J. (2024). Numerical investigation of a vortex gust impinging on a lightweight wing. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Hartke, S., Pujara, N., & Franck, J. (2024). Surface Wave Effects on Intracycle Blade Dynamics of Cross-Flow Turbines. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Dave, M., Strom, B., Snortland, A., Williams, O., Polagye, B., & Franck, J. (2024). Correction: Simulations of Intracycle Angular Velocity Control for a Cross-Flow Turbine. AIAA Journal, 1-2.
  • Ribeiro, B. L., & Franck, J. (2024). Prediction of energy harvesting efficiency through a wake--foil interaction model for oscillating foil arrays. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 996, A46.
  • Dunt, T. K., Heck, K. S., Lyons, K., Murphy, C. T., Bayoán Cal, R., & Franck, J. (2024). Wavelength-induced shedding frequency modulation of seal whisker inspired cylinders. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 19(3), 036004.
  • Fercak, O., Sadek, Z., Dunt, T., Murphy, C., Franck, J., & Bayoán Cal, R. (2023). Mean Kinetic Energy in Arrays of Undulated Cylinders. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.
  • Kandukuri, R., Clay, T., Wiebe, R., & Franck, J. (2023). One-way fluid-structure coupling of a cross-flow turbine in high confinement. In APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts. American Physical Society.

  • EMA 200 - Introduction to Mechanics and Aerospace (Fall 2025)
  • EMA 599 - Independent Study (Fall 2025)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • EMA 890 - Pre-Dissertator Research (Fall 2025)
  • EMA 990 - Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • ME 489 - Honors in Research (Fall 2025)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • ME 990 - Dissertator Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • N E 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • N E 890 - Pre-Dissertator's Research (Fall 2025)
  • N E 990 - Research and Thesis (Fall 2025)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • EMA 890 - Pre-Dissertator Research (Summer 2025)
  • EMA 990 - Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • ME 990 - Dissertator Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • N E 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • N E 890 - Pre-Dissertator's Research (Summer 2025)
  • N E 990 - Research and Thesis (Summer 2025)
  • EMA 599 - Independent Study (Spring 2025)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Spring 2025)
  • EMA 890 - Pre-Dissertator Research (Spring 2025)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Spring 2025)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Spring 2025)
  • N E 990 - Research and Thesis (Spring 2025)
  • EMA 200 - Introduction to Mechanics and Aerospace (Fall 2024)
  • EMA 521 - Aerodynamics (Fall 2024)
  • EMA 599 - Independent Study (Fall 2024)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2024)
  • EMA 890 - Pre-Dissertator Research (Fall 2024)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2024)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Fall 2024)
  • N E 890 - Pre-Dissertator's Research (Fall 2024)
  • EMA 890 - Pre-Dissertator Research (Summer 2024)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Summer 2024)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Summer 2024)
  • EMA 599 - Independent Study (Spring 2024)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Spring 2024)
  • ME 201 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (Spring 2024)
  • ME 352 - Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects II (Spring 2024)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Spring 2024)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Spring 2024)
  • N E 890 - Pre-Dissertator's Research (Spring 2024)
  • EMA 599 - Independent Study (Fall 2023)
  • EMA 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2023)
  • ME 351 - Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects I (Fall 2023)
  • ME 790 - Master's Research and Thesis (Fall 2023)
  • ME 890 - PhD Research and Thesis (Fall 2023)
  • N E 890 - Pre-Dissertator's Research (Fall 2023)